Associate, Client Services - 2027 Start Dates

Third Bridge; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401K matching

15+ vacation days

Work from anywhere for one month per year

Personal Development Allowance

Job summary

Third Bridge, a global research firm based in Dallas, seeks a Client Services Associate to connect with industry experts and help deliver essential insights to clients. This role involves cold calling, managing multiple clients, and promoting various Third Bridge services.

The position offers a competitive salary structure starting at $60,000 with a performance bonus and comprehensive benefits. Associates also gain crucial skills in sales and business acumen while enjoying a supportive work culture with opportunities for management roles within two years.

Qualifications

• Intellectually strong, ambitious, with leadership or extracurricular experiences.
• Demonstrated grit through internships or work achievements.

Responsibilities

• Find and engage industry experts to provide client insights.
• Cold call experts and secure time for client calls.
• Manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Cross-sell Third Bridge services.

Skills

Confidence to engage with clients

Problem-solving ability

Curiosity and eagerness to learn

Resilience

Ability to build rapport

Job description

Third Bridge is a leading global research firm established in 2007, with a team of over 1,500 employees worldwide dedicated to fueling decisions with expert insights. We accelerate and enhance decision‑making for investors and business leaders by unearthing unique expert insights across multiple sectors, geographies, and topics.

For nearly 20 years, we’ve helped clients access knowledge on demand from experts, in‑person and through our Library covering over 65,000 companies.

Why Join Us?

Want to accelerate your career in a high‑energy, commercial role? If you’re competitive, a confident communicator, both on the phone and in person, and hungry to grow fast, our Associate role at Third Bridge could be your next big move.

We’re offering more than a role - we’re offering a career launchpad. As a Client Services Associate, you’ll develop the commercial awareness and business acumen that open doors to long‑term careers in sales, account management, leadership, research and so much more. We promote from within, and our top performers move into management in as little as two years.

You’ll thrive if you:

• Love a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment
• Have the confidence to pick up the phone and start conversations with anyone
• Are naturally curious, quick to learn and love to solve complex problems
• Build rapport fast and think on your feet
• Are resilient and motivated to exceed goals

What You’ll Do

You’ll be at the heart of our business – finding, calling, and engaging industry experts to deliver the insights our clients need, often under extremely tight deadlines. Expect to spend much of your day on the phone, persuading specialists to share their expertise and securing their time for client calls.

Day to day, you’ll:

• Own projects end‑to‑end, truly understanding the specific client needs and scheduling high‑calibre expert calls.
• Cold call and engage experts across industries, overcoming objections and winning buy‑in.
• Work at speed, managing multiple projects and clients at once.
• Learn fast, gaining broad knowledge of markets, business models, and regulations.
• Cross‑Sell the full range of Third Bridge services including content library, surveys, advisory, as well as 1‑1 calls.

What You’ll Gain

• Commercial edge: Sales, negotiation, relationship‑building skills and the opportunity to develop leadership skills very early in your career.
• Client exposure: Work with leading private equity firms, hedge funds, and consultancies.
• Clear progression: Every manager started in the Associate role; promotion possible within two years.
• Annual Personal Development Allowance to invest in your growth.

What We’re Looking For

You’re intellectually strong, you’re ambitious, have leadership or extracurricular experience, and have shown grit through internships, work experience, or other achievements.

Salary and Benefits

• Total first‑year salary is expected to be $77,000–$102,000 (based on average‑high performance). This is inclusive of a $60,000 base salary plus an uncapped performance bonus accessible after your first month.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K matching, and more.
• Appreciate good work‑life balance with 15+ vacation days, flex days, and work from anywhere for one month per year.
• Be part of our engaging culture with social events, professional development, and a dynamic, supportive team.

Would you like to learn more about our Associate position? Take our free virtual job simulation and learn what it is like to work in this role.

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We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway, and we will be happy to consider your application.